2016 Nissan Sentra FEFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,050/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	30	38	33	$2,050

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$1,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10

GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 268 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 9.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Body Style: Sedan
GVWR: Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size: 1.8L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type: Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default

$4.490/gal$2,041/yr

California

$5.957/gal$2,708/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$1,767/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$1,880/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$2,055/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$2,050/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$2,541/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$2,099/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$1,975/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$2,022/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$2,041/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$2,708/yrHIGHEST	+$667
Texas	$3.888/gal	$1,767/yrLOWEST	$-274
Florida	$4.136/gal	$1,880/yr	$-161
New York	$4.522/gal	$2,055/yr	+$14
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$2,050/yr	+$9
Washington	$5.591/gal	$2,541/yr	+$500
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$2,099/yr	+$58
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$1,975/yr	$-66
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$2,022/yr	$-19